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1'. N. GAUTHORN.

HAY PRESS.

No; 317,297. Patented May 5, 1885.

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HAY PRESS. No. 317,297. Patented May 5,1885.

WITNESSES ZW'VEJV'TOR Attorney Nrrnn STATES ATENT tries.

ISAACK N. OAUTHORN, OF RICH HILL, MISSOURI.

HAY-PRESS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent 317,297, dated May 5, 1885.

Application filed March 19,1885. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ISAAOK N. CAUTHORN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Rich Hill, in the county of Bates and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Hay-Presses; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, which will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to baling-presses; and it has for its object to provide improved means for operating the follower or plunger, and to provide a press in which the follower may be used for baliug purposes on both its advance and return, thus using the power ordinarily wasted in returning the plunger or follower to ram or press a new charge.

A further object of the invention is to provide a baling-press which shall be simple in its construction, effective in its operation, one that will be strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order.

\Vith these ends in view the invention consists in the combination, with a baling-press having an elongated feed-opening, of a plunger or follower adapted to traverse the balingchamber between the ends of said feed-open- 111S.

The invention further consists in the improved construction and combination of parts hereinafter fully described, and pointed out in the claim. I

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a longitudinal View of a baling-press constructed in accordance with my invention. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view of the same. Fig. 3 is atransverse section through theplunger or follower. Fig. 4 is a side view of Fig. 1.

In the accompanying drawings,in which like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the figures, A represents the press, which is composed of the sides B B,which are connected and braced their entire length by a strip, 0, which forms the bottom of the press. The sides B B are connected at their upper ends by a top piece, D, which does not extend the entire length of the press, but leaves the the strips I) b and sides B B are shafts E E,

the ends of which extend beyond the sides 13 B, and are formed with drums F, and the shaft E is squared at one end, on which end is mounted a spur-wheel, c, which is adapted to be opera ted by any well-known arrangement of gearing (not shown) which may be driven by horse, steam, or other power. The sides B B are provided with elongated slots at midway their upper ends, and the opposite ends of said slots are located at equal distances from their adjacent ends.

F represents the follower, which is of a size sufficient to fit the chamber of the press, and yet allow its ready working therein. The follower or plunger F is formed with outwardlyextending arms G, projecting from its opposite sides, said arms being adapted to fit the slots in the sides B B and travel therein, said arms also supporting the plunger or follower in. a vertical position. Slots or openings 6 are formed in the sides B B, near each end thereof, through which wire or other suitable fastening may be passed to encircle the bale after ithasbeencompressed. Thepulleys ordruins on the ends of the shaftare connected by cords or belts f, which are of a sufficient length to encircle the pulleys at one end one or more times, thus preventing the same from slipping, said cords or belts being connected with the plunger or follower.

The operation is as follows: Supposing the follower to be at the end 00 of the press, the material to be compressed is placed in the press through the feed-opening in front of the follower, and upon motion being imparted to the shafts the follower advances and compresses the material. As the follower advances, material may be placed-in rear of the same, and is acted upon by the follower on. its return, which is accomplished by reversing the motion or direction of turning of the shafts.

The press before described is simple in construction, effective and easily operated, strong press, and belts or cords connecting said shafts 10 and secured to said follower, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

ISAAGK N. OAUTHORN. Witnesses:

WVM. A. J ONES, HENRY SHAFER. 

